GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel Versus Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel versus Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash .

Published on August 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash

Face Cleanser Israeli Brand Israel

Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 39 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 39 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel 20 ingredients

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 39 ingredients

Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Coco-Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Chlorphenesin • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Propylene Glycol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Orchis Mascula Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 16035

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Acrylates Copolymer • Polysorbate 20 • Coco-Glucoside • Glycol Distearate • Glyceryl Oleate • Sodium Lactate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Phenoxyethanol • Lauryl Alcohol • Parfum • Sodium Chloride • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Propylene Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Glyceryl Stearate • Galactoarabinan • Papain • Disodium EDTA • Behenyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Benzoic Acid • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Disodium Phosphate • Stearyl Alcohol • Protease • Subtilisin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Tocopherol • Poria Cocos Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 22.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 26.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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GA-DE Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 36.

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